Disentangling an extended network of Rh complexes in Supported Ionic Liquid Phase (SILP) catalysts for hydroformylation: A combined in situ IRAS and DFT study

Key Points

• This research aims to explore the efficiency of Rh complexes in SILP catalysts for hydroformylation.
• Utilized in situ infrared reflectance adsorption spectroscopy (IRAS).
• Applied density functional theory (DFT) for computational analysis.
• Examined the behavior of ionic liquids in supported systems.
• Identified an extensive network of Rh complexes within SILP catalysts.
• Demonstrated enhanced catalytic activity for hydroformylation.
• Revealed molecular interactions contributing to catalyst performance.